UNC's cornerback rotation eager to emerge

Posted Jul 8, 2014
On the surface, some might think that Tim Scott's move to safety was indicative of UNC's trouble defending the deep ball and its overall depth at the safety position heading into the 2014 season, but those closely following the team know that it's also the result of rising sophomores Desmond Lawrence and Brian Walker winning the starting jobs at the two respective cornerback spots. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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